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CATANIA, Francis John - Date of
birth
20 August 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
New York City, New York -
Hometown
Staten Island, Richmond County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32219066 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
47th Infantry Regiment,
9th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
6 March 1945 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 7 | 43 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Anthony N. Catania (father)
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, Des Philippet